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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.90, 1,116.90 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.90, 1,116.90 and 333.96 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.90 : 1,116.90 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.90/1,116.90 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.90x = 1,116.90 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.90x = 372,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,999.92/744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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